If you want to harvest plenty in your vegetable garden, you have to do a lot beforehand. My tips make the work easier and promise a good yield.
In times when vegetables are becoming more and more expensive and you cannot be sure whether they are contaminated with pollutants and pesticides, having your own vegetable garden is really worth its weight in gold. On the one hand, vegetables from your own garden are much he althier, on the other hand, it's fun to see how carrots, cabbage and tomatoes grow and thrive. But before you can enjoy it, there is work, which means checking the soil, laying out beds and selecting the right types of vegetables. Our 7 tips reveal what else needs to be considered.
Tip 1 - create walk-in beds
It goes without saying that beds have to be created in the vegetable garden. What many hobby gardeners forget is a certain distance between the beds. Vegetables such as onions or cabbage take up a lot of space. Anyone who sows or plants right at the edge of the bed must also plan sufficiently wide paths.
Tip 2 - make sure there is enough irrigation water
For everything to grow well, you need to water your vegetable garden regularly. So that the whole thing doesn't cost money, set up a rain barrel. If possible, place the bin near the bed. This saves long walks and the water is preheated by the sun, which is "he althier" for your plants.
Tip 3 - Check the soil condition
Before you start planting and sowing, check the soil conditions. Each type of vegetable has its own requirements that you should pay attention to so that you can harvest plenty later.
Tip 4 - fast growing vegetables
Once you have prepared the beds, i.e. marked out the size and piled up the soil, you can start planting. If you are impatient and want to harvest quickly, you can use fast-growing vegetables.
» Vegetables and herbs for sowing:
- Radish
- radish
- Fennel
- Rukola
- Dill
» Vegetables for planting out
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Kohlrabi
- pumpkin
- Salad
Tip 5 - prefer vegetables
Seeds and young plants are seasonally available in abundance at local garden centers. if you itbut if you were even more personal and wanted to save money, then simply prepare your vegetables yourself. You don't even need a greenhouse for this, the windowsill is enough.
Tip 6 - extra tip for carrots
Hobby gardeners particularly like to plant carrots. But beware: carrots should only be planted in the same bed every three years, otherwise they will attract pests. As an alternative location, I recommend a raised bed.
Tip 7 - don't forget to fertilize
In addition to sun and sufficient water, many types of vegetables also need a portion of fertilizer from time to time. I still prefer good old compost to a chemical mix. This increases the profitability of your vegetable garden!